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Chakwera, Mnangagwa tour Tropical Cyclone Freddy affected areas

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By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his counterpart Zimbabwean President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa on Friday 2nd June 2023 toured Tropical Cyclone Freddy affected areas in the southern region.

Mnangagwa arrived in Malawi on Wednesday 31st May, 2023 on a three day official visit.

The Zimbabwean leader arrived in Blantyre through Chileka International Airport from Mangochi.

He was welcomed by President Chakwera at Chileka International Airport amid pomp, glitz and glamour.

Chakwera and Mnangagwa



After inspecting and appreciating the devastation caused by the tropical storm, Mnangagwa is expected to make a symbolic presentation of relief items to the victims on behalf of the the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

Later in the day, the two excellencies will visit Conforzi Plantation Limited in Thyolo District.

FDH Bank pumps in K5 million towards 3rd CEO summit

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By Chisomo Phiri

FDH Financial Holdings has pumped in K5 million financial assistance towards 3rd CEO summit to be held from 28 to 29 July,2023.

In an interview after handing over the amount of the cheque, FDH group Head of Marketing and Communications Levie Nkunika said the assistance is a show of the bank’s commitment to promoting sustainable development efforts in Malawi, including the Malawi 2063 vision.



The organisers Wealth Magazine’s Managing Executive Harry Chima, said the summit will, among others, reflect and map the way forward on how Malawi can achieve its development plans.

This year, the summit will be held under the theme ‘Redeeming MW2063 through collaborative business leadership’.

The event brings together top executives from various organisations, companies and government departments, to mull over various issues affecting the country’s economy.

After the summit, a golf tournament will be held in Lilongwe to raise funds for the construction of a library at Mkata village in Chileka, Blantyre, where school drop-out rates are high.

Nico Group presents gazebos to BDNC

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By McLloyd Kudzingo

Nico Group through its company Eris Properties has donated two gazebos to the Blantyre and District Netball Committee (BDNC) to be used during league games and in other netball activities in the region.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Eris Properties Ellen Nyasulu presented the donation to BDNC on Thursday in Blantyre.



Speaking after receiving the donation, BDNC Chairperson Vitu Gubuduza, thanked the company for its responsiveness and care shown to the Committee and netball sport in general.

“Blantyre and Districts Netball Committee is very grateful to NICO for their assistance when we called on them.
We had been in need of gazebos during our league games and when we asked NICO, they immediately said yes! We are very excited with this donation,” she said.

Last month Eris Properties also donated assorted materials to the Malawi national netball team, Malawi Queens.

HTD unveils uniforms for this year’s beach soccer championship

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By McLloyd Kudzingo


Halls Truck Division (HTD) Malawi Limited on Thursday unveiled uniforms for the six teams that will take part in this year’s HTD Beach Soccer National Championship scheduled for Sunbird Livingstonia Beach in Salima this weekend.

The unveiling ceremony took place at HTD Offices at Ginnery Corner in Blantyre.

Speaking at the ceremony HTD’s Finance and Administration Officer Jawadi Medi said the company’s aim is to improve the welfare of the Beach Soccer athletes in the country.

He said, “Our aim is to make sure that the athletes are motivated . You know by the end of this two-day event, the winner will walk away with money but we added the kits to ensure we motivate and encourage the players to do extra more in order to get something at the end of the games.”



In his remarks, Beach Soccer Association Chairperson Gift Chimbalanga hailed HTD for the gesture saying his association is looking forward to an entertaining weekend in the Lakeshore district.

“We are very grateful to HTD for this timely gesture. This is a period where funds are difficult to come by but HTD stands out and we are very thankful for that.

We are promising fans that will watch the games to expect nothing but entertaining games from the six teams,” he said.

Apart from the games, people will also be entertained by music performances by man of the moment Zeze Kingston and Afro-pop singer Kelly Kay.

The draw for the competition took place last week when the participating teams were divided into two group of three teams.

Nkopola, Beach Eagles, and Munali were placed in group A while Nyasa, Deep Bay, and Chipala completed group B.

Last year, HTD became the first company to sponsor a Beach Soccer national competition in the country after announcing a two year deal worth K20 million a year.

The winner of this year’s competition will receive MK3 million, with the Runner-up getting MK1 million whilst MK500 000 will go to the third placed team.



Below is the full fixture of the 2022 HTD Beach Soccer Championship

Saturday, 3rd June 2023: Group Stage

Group A

-Nkopola Vs Munali @11:00 Hrs

-Munali Vs Beach Eagles @ 13:00Hrs

-Beach Eagles Vs Nkopola @ 15:00Hrs

Group B

-Nyasa Vs Chipala @ 12:00Hrs

-Chipala Vs Deep Bay @ 14:00Hrs

-Deep Bay Vs Nyasa @ 16:00Hrs

Sunday, 4 June 2023

Semi-finals

-Winner Group A v Runner-up Group B @09:00Hrs

-Winner Group B v Runner-up Group A @10:00Hrs

Third Place

-Loser SF 1 v Loser SF 2 @11:00Hrs

Final

Winner SF 1 v Winner SF 2

Mnangagwa in historic environment conservation in Malawi as he plant a tree at Parliament

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By Linda Kwanjana


The visiting Zimbabwe President Comrade Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has made another prolific history by being the first foreign President to plant a tree within Malawi Parliament.

From Parliament, Dr Mnangagwa visited Kamuzu Mausoleum, the resting place for Malawi’s founding president, Ngwazi Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda where he laid a wreath in honour of the fallen leader.

Upon his arrival at Parliament, he was met by Malawi’s Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima and First Deputy Speaker of Malawi Parliament Madalitso Kazombo before proceeding to the VVIP lounge where he signed the visitor’s book.



Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa arrived in Malawi on Wednesday afternoon for a three day state visit.

Mnangagwa arrived through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) at 16:00 Hours Malawi Local time.

Malawi President His Excellency Dr Lazarus Chakwera welcomed the Zimbabwe leader at the Airport.

Mnangagwa is in Malawi for a 3 day State Visit at the invitation of Dr. Chakwera.